Question 1

For which of the following types of blended sentences may a juvenile court impose a juvenile correctional sanction that remains in force after the offender is beyond the age of the court's extended jurisdiction,at which point the offender may be transferred to the adult correctional system?

Accepted Answer

A juvenile-contiguous blend allows for a juvenile sanction that can extend beyond the juvenile age limit, potentially transferring the offender to the adult system.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of juvenile restorative justice conferences or family group conferences?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are components of juvenile restorative justice conferences or family group conferences.

Question 3

Which of the following methods accounts for the largest number of juvenile cases transferred to criminal court in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Statutory exclusion, also known as legislative transfer, involves laws that automatically transfer certain juvenile offenders to adult criminal court. This method has a wider scope and accounts for the largest number of juvenile cases transferred to criminal court in recent years. Judicial transfer, prosecutorial transfer, and mandatory or automatic waiver may also result in transfer to criminal court, but they are not as commonly utilized as statutory exclusion.

Question 4

According to a recent study,approximately what percent of juvenile correctional institutions were overcrowded (that is,they did not have enough beds for all of their residents and exceeded standards based on square footage,utility use,or fire codes)?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 40% of juvenile correctional institutions were reported to be overcrowded, indicating a significant issue with the capacity of these facilities to accommodate all their residents within the standards for space, utilities, and safety.

Question 5

Your textbook names four recent trends in juvenile incarceration.Three are listed below.Which of the following is NOT one of these trends?

Accepted Answer

The three trends listed in the textbook are B, C, and D. Option A is not mentioned as a trend in juvenile incarceration.

Question 6

Which of the following standards of proof is necessary for arresting a juvenile?

Accepted Answer

In order to arrest a juvenile, probable cause is necessary. Probable cause refers to the standard of proof that is needed to make an arrest, meaning that the police officer must have enough evidence to believe that a crime has been committed and that the juvenile was involved in that crime. Reasonable suspicion is a lower standard of proof than probable cause and is only necessary for a brief stop or detention. Preponderance of evidence and clear and convincing evidence are higher standards of proof used in civil cases, not criminal cases.

Question 7

A fundamental philosophical change in the focus of juvenile justice is reflected in the three new disposition or sentencing practices that are listed below.Which of the following does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

For which of the following methods for transferring juvenile cases to criminal court are no national statistics available?

Accepted Answer

National statistics are not readily available for prosecutorial transfer (also known as direct file), as this method allows prosecutors to file charges in either juvenile or criminal court at their discretion without a judicial hearing, making it difficult to track consistently across jurisdictions.

Question 9

For which of the following reasons did the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the late 1980s initiate an intensive community-based juvenile aftercare project called the Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP)?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention initiated the Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP) in the late 1980s due to multiple reasons, including increasing juvenile crime rates, increasing numbers of juveniles requiring secure care, and increasing costs. Therefore, all of the choices are reasons.

Question 10

Probation officers usually perform four important roles in the juvenile justice process.Three are listed below.Which one does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

Probation officers do not typically enforce parental liability sentences. This role may be carried out by court personnel or other agencies. However, probation officers do provide assistance to youths on probation, conduct presentence investigations, and perform intake screening.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a segment of the Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP)?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are indeed segments of the Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP), which is designed to address the needs of juveniles transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

Question 12

In ______ jurisdiction states,prosecutors have discretion to file eligible cases in either juvenile court or criminal court if the cases meet certain age,offense,and,in some jurisdictions,prior-record criteria?

Accepted Answer

In concurrent jurisdiction states, prosecutors have the discretion to file eligible cases in either juvenile court or criminal court based on certain criteria such as age, offense type, and sometimes the individual's prior record. This allows for flexibility in how cases involving juveniles are handled, depending on the specifics of each case.

Question 13

Between 1994 and 2003,what was the trend in the juvenile violent crime index arrest rate?

Accepted Answer

The trend in the juvenile violent crime index arrest rate between 1994 and 2003 was a decrease. This can be observed in the data from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which shows a decline in the arrest rate for juvenile violent crime during this time period.

Question 14

Three of the following are types of restitution that are discussed in your textbook.Which of the following does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

Victim-service restitution, monetary restitution, and community-service restitution are all types of restitution discussed in the textbook. However, "educational restitution" is not a commonly recognized term in the field of criminal justice, and is therefore the outlier.

Question 15

Three general types of dispositions are listed below.Which one does NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following are referred to as "the workhorses of the juvenile justice system"?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile probation officers are commonly referred to as "the workhorses of the juvenile justice system" because they are responsible for supervising and guiding youth offenders who have been placed on probation, helping them to stay on track and avoid further involvement with the justice system.

Question 17

Where and when was the first juvenile court established?

Accepted Answer

The first juvenile court was established in Chicago in 1899, marking the beginning of a separate legal system for juveniles in the United States.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a documented benefit of restorative justice conferences and teen courts?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is likely NOT included in restorative justice conference reparation agreements?

Accepted Answer

Restorative justice conference reparation agreements typically include all of the choices, as they aim to repair harm caused by crime through the involvement of the offender, victim, and community. Apologies, restitution, and community service are all common reparation agreements.

Question 20

Which of the following did the child savers believe provided the best institutions for protecting children?

Accepted Answer

Government agencies were believed by the child savers to provide the best institutions for protecting children.

Quiz 13: Juvenile Justice